Gradaim chumarsáide an Oireachtais

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Tá Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh ar dhuine díobh siúd atá ainmnithe ar an ngearrliosta don Ghradam Saoil ag Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais, comórtas atá á eagrú i gcomhar le Gala. Is in Óstan an Meyrick i nGaillimh a bheidh searmanas bronnta na ngradam ar an 27 Bealtaine, agus láithreoir Four Live, Maura Derrane, mar bhean an tí.

€5,000 bronnta ag na mic léinn

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Tá seic ar luach €5,000 bronnta ag mic léinn Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, An Cheathrú Rua ar Choiste Tuismitheoirí Scoil Chuimsitheach na Ceathrún Rua, airgead a bailíodh i rith Sheachtain na Mac Léinn san Acadamh.

Security firm pushing van twenty one miles for charity

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

On Monday, C2 Security staff will push their company van 21 miles to raise money for Crumlin Hospital. The novel charity event will start at the Hole in the Wall pub on Eyre Street at 10.30am.

Critical Mass Galway cycle

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Critical Mass Galway will have its one year anniversary cycle on Saturday May 7 in order to highlight issues of concern to the city’s cyclists.

Critical Mass Galway holds a community cycle almost every month for people of various ages and abilities to remind Galway that bikes and cars must share the road; that the Galway City Council “needs to work more diligently on practical and innovative solutions to long-standing road issues”; that city planning “needs to do a better job at integrating all modes of transport, not just the automobile”; and that bicycles are “a fun, efficient and practical way of getting around the city”.

Rabbi and Imam to address Galway interfaith meeting

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Speakers from the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths will come together in Galway next week for a special interfaith event and public meeting.

The event, which is being organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Galway, will take place on Saturday May 7 in the g Hotel. The speakers, who will include a Rabbi and the Imam of London Mosque, Ataul Majeed Rashid, will give a public address on the theme of ‘Religion’s role in societal peace’.All are welcome.

Galway footballers and cancer charity join forces

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway footballers are backing efforts to promote cancer services in the west in a new deal to raise funds for both organisations.

Good and bad photos of Galway wanted

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway City Tidy Towns is looking for photos of Galway city – good and bad – for use in its Tidy Towns campaign launch.

Galway to enter The Truth Booth this summer

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

The Truth Booth, a giant inflatable ‘speech bubble’ video booth, in which people can record their responses to the question “What is truth?” is to be launched in Galway.

Galway man cycling length of the country for SERVE

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway city native Liam Warden is among six SERVE volunteers undertaking a gruelling cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head. The six day cycle commences on May 22 and hopes to spread the message of solidarity. The team come from various backgrounds and locations all across the country.

Get swimming lessons for your children at Laser

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Thinking of holidays – get those last minute swimming lessons for your children to instill water confidence while you relax by the pool or beach this summer.

Eight month suspended sentence for drug dealing offences

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

A 28-year-old man charged with possession of cannabis resin valued at more than €300 with intent to sell or supply received an eight month suspended sentence at Galway District Court yesterday.

Connemara councillor calls on Minister to provide roads funding

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

There are roads in Connemara that will be rendered “unusable” by next year if funding is not provided soon for urgent repairs, that is according to county councillor Eileen Mannion.

Russian choir to sing in St Nicholas’

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Russia’s renowned Sirin Ensemble choir will be singing in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Tuesday.

New Arabica opening in Edward Square

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Pop in for the best coffee in town this bank holiday weekend in Arabica Coffee Company's brand new store in Edward Square. Opening on Saturday Apri 30 at 10am, you can enjoy a free cup of coffee with the coupon found on the front page of this paper.

Why is there a difference between what people know and what people do?

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway Life Coach David Keane is offering a six week course from May 3 that will enable you to overcome obstacles to success.

Conneely accuses UHG of using cancer funds to balance books

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

The chairperson of the HSE Regional Forum, Cllr Padraig Conneely, has called on the management of University Hospital Galway “to come clean” following allegations that €600,000 in cancer services funding had been used to balance the books.

A toast to Kate and William at the Clayton

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Tomorrow Friday April 29, the royal wedding can be viewed at the Clayton Hotel. Join them for a toast to Kate and William on the special occasion of the royal wedding between 4 -8pm. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and canapés on arrival and watch footage of their wedding on the big screen.

Be classy and fab at Halo’s prize-filled tribute to Coco

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Join Halo tomorrow (Friday) in their tribute to Coco Chanel, the lady who said "A woman should be two things - classy and fabulous’ and brought us timeless elegance.

Jinxed ferries to finally leave Galway harbour by nightfall

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The string of bad luck which has plagued attempts to load two former Aran Island passenger ferries looks to finally be at an end with one successful lift completed and the second to take place today.

Finding it ferry hard to say goodbye

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

You know how hard it is to leave Galway. You know all the people who come here to study nuclear physics and sums at the oooniversity and the OrTeeSee and who end up 20 years later in the city, bating five shades outa bodhran on Quay Street, glad that they have found themselves, earning just enough to pay for the hummus and a fresh piece of string for the dog every year, but as happy as the day is long.

Yes, you know how hard it is to leave Galway. The craic’s too good. No matter where you go in the world, you’ll feel that you’re not at the epicentre of your contentment like you are in Galway, so you’ll always make your way back here, knowing that whatever it is, you’ll work it out here in the last stop before Boston.

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